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FKJ 353C

1965 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,088 mi
Last recorded34,088 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz 23043,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKJ 353C
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 34,088 miles

exhaust system hangs low

Pass 2 May 2013 34,088 miles

exhaust system hangs low

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,089 miles

exhaust hangs low

Fail 8 Mar 2012 34,088 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust hangs low

Fail 21 Jun 2011 34,088 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON BOTH INNER WINGS MUDFLAP AREAS

VEHICLE EXTENSIVELY WELDED AND HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 33,441 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

small cracks in steering wheel

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?

Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,918
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
8,576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,934
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,276
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,500
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,463
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FKJ 353C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 43,549 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 230 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FKJ 353C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 230 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 61 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FKJ 353C registered?

FKJ 353C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 26 February 1965.

Is FKJ 353C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKJ 353C shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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